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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1942
Page
1
The Associated Press reports a military convention signed by Germany Italy and Japan pledging proper distribution of forces for plans of great significance. Fallout centers on possible Mediterranean actions involving Raeder and Riccardi with Turkey as a potential target and the Suez area in view.
London dispatch reports a major Russian assault across Lake Ladoga to sever the Schlosselburg end of the Lenin grad front. Axis plans may target Malta and Crete style offensives while Sicily lies 60 miles away. Italy reorganizes its high command as Roatta is replaced by Ambrosio. British gains at Halfaya pass reduce Axis forces with light casualties. Rommel holds near El Agheila as RAF rain continues.
Louis J. Christian faces second degree manslaughter and leaving scene charges in a hit-skip case. Prosecutors and defense rested after late morning testimony. Jury of seven men five women to decide after Judge Sweitzer delivers formal charge.
Fire and smoke damaged a residence at 1407 10th Street NW early today. Mrs. Nettie Guthrie’s home suffered charred joists in the furnace area and smoke damage to contents and closets. The blaze started under a cellar stairway and spread to the second floor before being controlled. exact cause undetermined.
United Press reports a tense Rio de Janeiro conference as rumors circulate that Axis powers warned South American states of war if severance with Germany Japan and Italy occurred. Argentina and Chile face pressure over the anti Axis resolution while Oswaldo Aranha pushes action rather than declarations. A sub committee will report Thursday and a vote is delayed.
Norfolk dispatches report 23 of 36 aboard the Allan Jackson perished after torpedoes struck the Standard Oil tanker off the North Carolina coast. Survivors totaling 13 were rescued, with six hospitalized. The sinking marks a third merchant ship lost within five days near the Atlantic seaboard amid intensified German submarine warfare.
Japanese forces sent skirmishers against Gen. MacArthur's Batan lines, signaling a possible opening for a major attack. The war department noted a lull in major operations with desultory fighting and a relatively inactive Japanese air force while U S and Philippine troops strengthened positions and repelled attacks.
ANTON faces a $7,336 gap to reach its $70,000 War Relief quota for the American Red Cross. Time is short and every cent is needed now. Mail or visit Executive Headquarters at 1311 Market, or give at local banks or the Red Cross booth in the public square.
Washington January 19 President Roosevelt nominated Patrick J Hurley former secretary of war to brigadier general in the army The White House secretary said the new assignment would not be a fine job and could not be disclosed yet The nomination also included William S Knudsen as lieutenant general and Julian F Barnes as major general for war department production and munitions efforts
Premier U Saw of Burma, who left London last November after failed moves toward dominion status, has been arrested by Britain for plotting with Japan. An official Downing Street release says he admitted contact with the Japanese since the Pacific war began. His exact custody location was not disclosed.
The overdue submarine Perseus, commanded by Lieut. Commander E C F Nicolay, was today listed by the admiralty as considered lost. The 2000 ton Parthian class vessel normally carries 50 crew.
In Las Vegas a Sunday recovery identified screen actress Carole Lombard and eight other crash victims. Lombard’s body, identified by dental charts flown from Hollywood, was prepared for shipment to Hollywood by her husband Clark Gable. Mountain climbers and soldiers retrieved remains from a snow bank beneath a torn plane wing on a steep cliff, then transported them to Good Springs for further handling.
Ohio selective service officials announce a third registration for men age 20 to 44, with Feb 14 and 15 available from noon to 6 pm and Feb 16 from 7 am to 9 pm. Brig. Gen. Hershey urges halting voluntary enlistments to boost the selective service, as details reach local boards and green cards list full registrant data.
The page lists sections such as Amusements Believe It or Not and the Daily Puzzle on page 16. It includes a Serial Story and various columns like Editorials Markets and Financial and Social News. An advertisement notes fresh apple cider at Apple House Fulton NW.
War Minister Forde wired the Malaya command praising Maj. Gen. Henry Gordon Bennett and signaling emergency steps to bolster the imperial air force. Australia voicing full confidence as reinforcements of men and planes arrive to strengthen defenses against Japanese pressure in Malaya.
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